Sometimes the grass really does seem greener on the other side of the neighbor's fence. There are several key elements to having a lush, healthy lawn - the type of grass, how well it's fed and watered, and how it's mowed. More...

Gardeners know you need sun, water, soil, seeds, and plants to make a garden grow. Plus, you also need a few garden tools. There are many different types of tools available to use in the garden. More...

I am bewitched by winter seed catalogs. I lose all perspective and choose to forget that most of the plants I order now will be expected to perform in summer's drought and heat and will never look like the illustrations. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Smith of Thomasville announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Suzanne Smith, to Brock Walton Fendley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fendley of Fulton. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Tomatoes are one of the most widely grown plants in southern gardens. Mid-April is a good time to plant tomatoes. There are several things to be considered in being successful in raising backyard tomatoes. More...

Lettuce cultivars fall into 4 main categories: looseleaf lettuce, butterhead lettuce, romaine lettuce, and crisphead lettuce. Fall is known to be the best time to plant lettuce, but it can also be planted in early spring. More...

Spring time is the beginning of a new growing season and is a good time to begin the care and maintenance of our lawns. Many homeowners spend a lot of time and money attempting to better the appearance of their lawn grasses. More...

I just heard on the news that Michelle Obama has put a vegetable garden in at the White House. I think that is outstanding. I'll do just about anything to make sure my grandkids eat healthy. Most kids these days are fast food junkies. More...